19:52 - SpawdophonikDoes anyone live in an American suburb, if so is it still like this:

19:33 - Marcel Hubregtsebtw if you want to hear some really off the wall covers when compared to the originals listen to this split [link]

19:32 - Marcel HubregtseYeah that's a great cover. Loved at first listen when I got hold of the vinyl version of One in Darkness, Two in Damnation, Three in Death, 2002 - 2007 compilation on their tour in 2013.

Swedish power metallers Hammerfall have recently announced that they will be taking an extensive break in 2013. The band issued the following statement on their official website: "In the midst of celebrating their 15th anniversary of the album Glory To The Brave and the subsequent taking of the metal world by storm, the band has announced that they will take an extended break immediately following the festivals this summer."

Swedish death metallers Hypocrisy are continuing to work on their new album and have now issued the following update about it: "We're now focusing on writing new songs for the next album. We've already some new material and it sounds killer! The plan is to record the new album in the autumn this year and release it in the first half of 2013. So far everything is working out as planned and we're really excited to bring out the new release. Between the writing process we're also doing some festival shows and we hope to see you all there! We'll keep you updated what's going on with the band!"

"Voodoo Mon Amour", a brand new song from Swedish avantgarde metallers Diablo Swing Orchestra is now available for streaming online and you can listen to it below. The song is the first single off their upcoming album Pandora's Piñata, to be released on May 22nd via Candlelight Records (Europe) and The Laser's Edge/Sensory Records (North America). More album details were previously reported here and here.

Legendary death metal legion Six Feet Under today unveil the first single from forthcoming studio offering, Undead. Slated for North American release on May 22, 2012 through Metal Blade Records, the 12-track recording was produced by Mark Lewis (Deicide, Devildriver) and mixed by Jason Suecof (Whitechapel, Job For A Cowboy), at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida.

There Will Be Blood, the brand new album from US thrash/metalcore outfit Dirge Within is now streaming in its entirety at AOL music. The new album features drummer Frankie Harchut and bassist Jeff Paulick (bassist/vocalist of Lazarus A.D.), who has been filling on bass duties on tour with the band. There Will Be Blood is out today via Rocket Science Ventures/THC: Music.

"Brace For Impact", a brand new video from German traditional heavy metallers Gun Barrel is now available for viewing below. The song is the title track from the band's latest album Brace For Impact, which was released at the end of March through Massacre Records.

Shortly a year after October Tide announced their reformation, the band wasted no time and went on to release the acclaimed new album after eleven years with A Thin Shell.

Come 2012, October Tide is currently preparing and hard at work on the untitled new album, which will once again precipitate some serious mournful tunes and the beauty of darkness and sorrow have never been so sonically enchanting.

October Tide have scheduled the recording of the untitled new album at the renowned Black Lounge Studio (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge, In Mourning, Centinex, etc) in Sweden. The production duties will once again be handled under the helm of Jonas Kjellgren.

US industrial metallers Fear Factory have released a teaser for their upcoming single Recharger, which will be released on April 24th, and you can listen to it below. The song "Recharger" is taken from the band's new offering titled The Industrialist, set for release on June 5th via Candlelight Records. More album details were previously reported here.

German symphonic metallers Xandria have issued the following announcement about the band's bass player having to miss their upcoming European tour: "Bad luck for our bass guitar player Nils. Whilst we were playing the most recent shows w/ Epica, Nils severely hurt his right forefinger on stage which eventually led to a serious blood poisoning after the last show."

US stoner metallers Sleep have revealed the cover art for the deluxe reissue of their Dopesmoker album, to be released this year through Southern Lord. The cover art was created by Arik Roper and can be viewed below. More details about this release were previously reported here.

German heavy/power metallers Axxis have revealed the final tracklist for their upcoming cover album ReDISCOver(ed), to be released on May 18th. The band issued the following update: "The mastering of the new Axxis cover song album ReDISCOver(ed) is done. Bernhard's great mix was finished by mastermind Juergen Lusky (HOFA studios). After some fans and music specialists took a listen to the whole production they're all loving the mix, the interpretation and the selection of songs enthusiastically! By the way: we want to say thanks to all voters. Axxis have been considered 95% of your votes. And apparently your choice was perfect."

Polish progressive death/doom metal act Eternal Deformity has posted online a new song called "The Holy Decay" at their Reverbnation page. The song is taken from their upcoming album The Beauty Of Chaos, which will be released via Code666 Records on April 30th. The album trailer is also still available for viewing at this location.

"The band will enter a studio in Växjö, Sweden, next week to start the recording of the fifth full-length album, which is yet untitled. It will be released on LP/CD through Deathgasm Records this summer. The plan at the moment is to include nine songs on the CD version and then add one song as bonus on the LP version. Sheer brutality awaits!

US thrash metallers Municipal Waste have announced the release of an exclusive seven-inch EP through Scion A/V. The EP is currently streaming at this location. The band posted the following on their Facebook page: "Scion A/V Metal has partnered with Municipal Waste to release a limited edition 7". It will include the 'non radio-friendly' version of the song "Repossession" from the band's new album The Fatal Feast plus two re-recorded tracks from deep in the band's discography. The tracks are available today as digital downloads at http://www.scionav.com/municipalwaste."

British atmospheric post-black metallers Fen have been working on the follow-up to 2011's Epoch. The band has recently unveiled a live-in-the-studio version of the new track "Consequence", which can be heard below. The track was recorded in the final rehearsals before recording started for their upcoming third album, provisionally titled Dustwalker. The album is expected to be out later in the year on Code666 Records and the band will be posting regular updates of the recording sessions for the new release.